Business Tools

Business Tools

ALTA’s primary purpose is to help our title industry members succeed professionally. ALTA has cultivated several business tools to help ALTA members measure, improve and grow their business. ALTA’s suite of tools can help you at any stage of your business venture.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) rule significantly changed the closing process. The rule integrated forms required under the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) and Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA). ALTA has studied the nuances of the law and is providing feedback to the CFPB on proposed changes.

The ALTA Title & Settlement Agent Registry will launch in 2017 and establish a unique ID for title agency locations, real estate attorneys, and underwriter direct office locations. The ALTA Registry will contain basic demographic information—the type of information which appears on a website or a business card. The ID will be free to obtain and listing in the ALTA Registry is voluntary. Data in the ALTA Registry will be updated daily.

TIAC began insuring ALTA members in June of 1988, making TIAC one of the oldest and most experienced insurers for title agents and abstracters E&O insurance. ALTA Members may obtain premium indications by simply completing the Expedited Premium Estimate Form. Members can also contact TIAC toll free at 1-800-628-5136 with any questions on the program.

ALTA developed an extensive Homebuyer Outreach Program to bolster member company efforts to educate homebuyers on the benefits of title insurance. Members have exclusive access to more than 60 tools to educate homebuyers, Realtors, builders and lenders about the benefits of owner’s title insurance.

Completely revamped for the post TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) Implementation. HomeClosing101.org gives the consumer clear understanding of the closing process and how to shop for Title Insurance. ALTA Members are included in the title company directory.